A Tazewell County sheriff's deputy was attempting to serve Bering papers at his 1003 Spring Bay Road apartment about 7 p.m. when he eluded the officer through a window after exhibiting unsettling behavior, authorities have said.

Bering ran into a wooded area behind his apartment where police shot him twice with a Taser. It was then that Bering, with officers present, pulled out a handgun and shot himself in the chest.

Tazewell County Sheriff Bob Huston said officers did not fire their weapons. Illinois State Police are investigating the incident along with the Coroner's Office.